Dr. C. Palanivelu – Chennaionline

Marking World Cancer Day, GEM Hospital today reaffirmed its commitment to advancing cancer care by launching Dr. GEM, an innovative AI++ GEM Intelligence chatbot for cancer, and inaugurating two new patient-focused initiatives—Free cancer screening programmes for pensioners and a Free Second Opinion Consultation for all cancer patients throughout this February. The event was graced by Chief Guest Prof. E. Hemanth Raj, Vice Chairman, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, who shared valuable insights on the importance of early detection and its proven benefits in improving survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients. Currently, an average of 100 people in every 1 lakh are affected by various types of cancer in India. Among which 35-40% are mainly due to tobacco usage. Emphasizing timely screening, he highlighted how awareness and early intervention remain the most effective tools in the fight against cancer. Rtn. Balakrishnan, President, Rotary Club of Madras Central, attended the programme as Guest of Honour, appreciating GEM Hospital’s efforts in combining community outreach, technology, and compassionate care to address the growing cancer burden. Dr. GEM is an AI++ powered intelligence chatbot developed by GEM Hospital to deliver reliable, evidence-based cancer information, enhance patient engagement, and assist clinicians with structured, easily accessible clinical insights. Designed to bridge the gap between technology and humane healthcare, the platform reflects GEM Hospital’s vision of integrating advanced digital tools with compassionate, patient-centric care. Dr. C. Palanivelu, Founder & Chairman, GEM Hospitals said, “On World Cancer Day, our focus is not only on innovation but on accessibility and trust. With the launch of Dr. GEM, we are empowering patients with credible, evidence-based information while supporting clinicians with intelligent insights. At the same time, our free screening programme for pensioners and free second opinion consultations underline our belief that quality cancer care should be inclusive and within everyone’s reach.” Dr. P. Senthilnathan, Director - GEM Hospital added, “Early detection and informed decision-making are critical in improving cancer outcomes. Dr. GEM is a step towards demystifying cancer for patients and families, while our new programmes ensure that financial or informational barriers do not delay care. Technology, when guided by empathy, can significantly transform the cancer care journey.” Through these initiatives, GEM Hospital continues to strengthen its role as a leader in comprehensive cancer care—leveraging innovation, clinical excellence, and social responsibility to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.